Coffee Is The Number 1 Source For Antioxidants In The US Diet
A Key reason why Coffee may have a dramatic effects on Americans’ health is because it is the #1 source of antioxidants in the US diet.
The research, which was presented at the national meeting of the American Chemical Society, showed that Americans get more antioxidants from drinking Coffee than from any other dietary source, with researchers noting “nothing else even comes close.”
Examples of the antioxidants in Coffee include significant amounts of hydrocinnamic acid and polyphenols. Antioxidants are nature’s way of providing your cells with adequate defense against attack by reactive oxygen species (ROS) or free radicals.
Free radicals are a type of a highly reactive metabolite that is naturally produced by your body as a result of normal metabolism and energy production. They are your natural biological response to environmental toxins like chemicals, cosmic, and manmade radiation, and are even a Key feature of Rx drugs. Our bodies produces free radicals when you exercise and when we have inflammation anywhere in our body.
As long as we have these important micronutrients, our body will be able to resist aging caused by your everyday exposure to pollutants.
If we do not have an adequate supply of antioxidants to help squelch free radicals, then we can be at risk of oxidative stress, which leads to accelerated tissue and organ damage.
While fruits, such as berries, and vegetables are ideal sources of antioxidants, many Americans do not eat the recommended amounts each day.
This is why Coffee, which is consumed widely on a daily basis, represents such a large dietary share of antioxidants. If you are not a Coffee drinker, you can boost your antioxidant intake by eating fresh produce, and even if you do drink Coffee, getting your antioxidants from a wide variety of sources is still important.
If you want to drink Coffee for its health benefits, drink your Coffee black, without sugar, non-dairy creamer or cream, or flavorings so not to miss out on the therapeutic benefits and potentially harming your health.
Coffee beans are one of the most heavily pesticides-sprayed crops.
So, select only coffee beans that are certified Organic. I buy mine from Javista Organic Coffee Bar. They sell exceptional Organic Coffees and Teas (javistacafe.com)
Remember, you will destroy any positive effects if you consume Coffee that’s been doused in pesticides or other chemicals. Whenever possible, purchase sustainable “shade-grown” Coffee to help prevent the continued destruction of our tropical rain forests and the birds that inhabit them.
In addition, you want to buy whole bean Coffee that smells and tastes fresh, not stale; if your Coffee does not have a pleasant aroma, it is likely rancid. Grind it yourself to prevent rancidity, as pre-ground Coffee may be rancid by the time you get it home.
If you use a “drip” Coffee maker, be sure to use non-bleached filters. The bright white ones are chlorine-bleached, and some of this chlorine will leach from the filter during the brewing process. Bleached filters are also notoriously full of dangerous disinfection byproducts, such as dioxin.
Finally, while it appears Coffee in moderation is beneficial, be careful not to overdo it, as some studies have found adverse effects when about 10 cups a day or more are consumed.
When referring to a “cup” of Coffee, most research considers it to be 5 to 8 ounces with about 100 mg of caffeine. Always be aware of how much you are consuming.
Eat healthy, Be healthy, Drink Organic Coffee, Live lively.
Paul Ebeling
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